Godliness
noun
The quality of being deeply religious and following God's teachings.
Her godliness was admired by everyone in the community.
Often appears as...
- exemplary godliness
- show godliness
noun
Righteousness that comes from obeying and loving God.
His kindness is not an act but a result of his godliness.
Often appears as...
- achieve godliness
- understand godliness
noun
Respect towards God and observation of religious duties.
She believes true godliness comes from a pure heart.
Often appears as...
- practise godliness
- teach godliness
noun
The quality of being deeply religious and following God's teachings.
Her godliness was admired by everyone in the community.
Often appears as...
- exemplary godliness
- show godliness
noun
Righteousness that comes from obeying and loving God.
His kindness is not an act but a result of his godliness.
Often appears as...
- achieve godliness
- understand godliness
noun
Respect towards God and observation of religious duties.
She believes true godliness comes from a pure heart.
Often appears as...
- practise godliness
- teach godliness
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Religiosity Context
Use 'godliness' to discuss someone's deep religious devotion rather than casual beliefs.
Her daily prayers and charity work reflect true godliness.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Godliness' often carries a positive connotation, implying moral superiority.
The godliness he exhibited made him a role model in the church.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that 'godliness' is rooted in monotheistic religions and may not apply to all cultures.
They respected her godliness, recognizing the depth of her faith.
Pro Tip 1/3Religiosity Context
Use 'godliness' to discuss someone's deep religious devotion rather than casual beliefs.
Her daily prayers and charity work reflect true godliness.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Godliness' often carries a positive connotation, implying moral superiority.
The godliness he exhibited made him a role model in the church.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that 'godliness' is rooted in monotheistic religions and may not apply to all cultures.
They respected her godliness, recognizing the depth of her faith.
Pro Tip 1/3Religiosity Context
Use 'godliness' to discuss someone's deep religious devotion rather than casual beliefs.
Her daily prayers and charity work reflect true godliness.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Godliness' often carries a positive connotation, implying moral superiority.
The godliness he exhibited made him a role model in the church.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be aware that 'godliness' is rooted in monotheistic religions and may not apply to all cultures.
They respected her godliness, recognizing the depth of her faith.
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Who is God? PIPE A Pastor,...
way we use that curiosity is one way of interacting with our Creator to try to understand the world and who is God where is God and answering those bigger questions sometimes if we approach people in terms of godliness instead of
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Thoughts on humanity,...
or you can use it to make more food to fill their stomachs with. My country has taught me the capacity for a human being to love is akin to godliness. It shines forth in a world
Video examples
Who is God? PIPE A Pastor,...
way we use that curiosity is one way of interacting with our Creator to try to understand the world and who is God where is God and answering those bigger questions sometimes if we approach people in terms of godliness instead of
Video examples
Thoughts on humanity,...
or you can use it to make more food to fill their stomachs with. My country has taught me the capacity for a human being to love is akin to godliness. It shines forth in a world
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Quote examples
CeeLo Green
American Musician
Balance is key. Balance is a virtue. Balance is next to godliness, maybe. We should all aspire to better balance. Too much of what is said in this world is one-sided, and we need more balance - in our speech, in our music, in our art, in everything.
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Terry Eagleton
English Critic
A truly common culture is not one in which we all think alike, or in which we all believe that fairness is next to godliness, but one in which everyone is allowed to be in on the project of cooperatively shaping a common way of life.
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Tom Hodgkinson
British Writer
There's nothing new about anti-work philosophy. History is dotted with individuals and groups who decided that laziness was next to godliness and work was a waste of time.
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Isaac Newton
English Mathematician
Opposite to godliness is atheism in profession, and idolatry in practice. Atheism is so senseless and odious to mankind, that it never had many professors.
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William Penn
English Leader
True godliness does not turn men out of the world, but enables them to live better in it and excites their endeavors to mend it.
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Jada Pinkett Smith
American Actress
I learned that surrounding myself with people who are able to help me is like being surrounded by tangible godliness.
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Samuel Beckett
Irish Playwright
In the landscape of extinction, precision is next to godliness.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
Cleanliness becomes more important when godliness is unlikely.
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William Gurnall
English Author
Godliness, as well as the doctrine of our faith, is a mystery.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
Virtue is akin to holiness, an attribute of godliness.
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CeeLo Green
American Musician
Balance is key. Balance is a virtue. Balance is next to godliness, maybe. We should all aspire to better balance. Too much of what is said in this world is one-sided, and we need more balance - in our speech, in our music, in our art, in everything.
Quote examples
Terry Eagleton
English Critic
A truly common culture is not one in which we all think alike, or in which we all believe that fairness is next to godliness, but one in which everyone is allowed to be in on the project of cooperatively shaping a common way of life.
Quote examples
Tom Hodgkinson
British Writer
There's nothing new about anti-work philosophy. History is dotted with individuals and groups who decided that laziness was next to godliness and work was a waste of time.
Quote examples
Isaac Newton
English Mathematician
Opposite to godliness is atheism in profession, and idolatry in practice. Atheism is so senseless and odious to mankind, that it never had many professors.
Quote examples
William Penn
English Leader
True godliness does not turn men out of the world, but enables them to live better in it and excites their endeavors to mend it.
Quote examples
Jada Pinkett Smith
American Actress
I learned that surrounding myself with people who are able to help me is like being surrounded by tangible godliness.
Quote examples
Samuel Beckett
Irish Playwright
In the landscape of extinction, precision is next to godliness.
Quote examples
P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
Cleanliness becomes more important when godliness is unlikely.
Quote examples
William Gurnall
English Author
Godliness, as well as the doctrine of our faith, is a mystery.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
Virtue is akin to holiness, an attribute of godliness.
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